Generally, a holding pattern is used when there is no requirement for
an extended distance or altitude change during course reversal.

If the IAF is an on-airport VOR, for instance, a hold wouyld not work
as a course reversal.

Likewise, if there is significant altitude to lose during the
procedure turn, a hold would not work either.






On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 07:34:57 -0500, Roy Smith wrote:

In article ,
"Stan Prevost" wrote:

This could be clearer, terminology wise. It is not worth the interminable
confusion it causes.

But if everything the FAA did was clear terminology wise, we'd have
nothing left to talk about on the net. That wouldn't be much fun, would
it?